Is there an advantage to learning project management for administrative professionals? Yes!If you're looking to take on the added pressure and challenges associated with projects, the techniques of project management for administrative professionals will give you the confidence you need to get the job done.Whether you’re an administrative assistant, secretary, executive secretary or another member of the administrative support staff, now you can get the skills that spell project management success—scheduling, budgeting and planning. Learn how project management for administrative professionals will help you take a project from conception to completion.Who Should AttendExecutive secretaries and assistants, administrative assistants and administrative support personnel, office managers, sales assistants and any administrative professional who is responsible for projects.How You Will BenefitLearn the project management for administrative professionals skills to plan, organize and control projects of any sizeOrganize and track all project resources to maximize productivityAnticipate problems or solve them as they ariseManage time while juggling multiple projects with ongoing daily responsibilitiesGain the ability to exert influence without authorityWhat You Will CoverDefining project managementPlanning and controlling projectsMeeting project objectivesSolving project problemsManaging time and prioritiesLearning from each projectCoordinating work done by othersImproving communication skillsCourse OutlineLearning ObjectivesPlan and Control Projects of Any Size Using the Proven Techniques of Successful Project ManagementFocus on Results and Meet Project Objectives and TimetablesOrganize and Track All Project Resources to Maximize ProductivityReport Progress of Plans to the Satisfaction of ManagementSolve Problems as They Arise and Anticipate Problems Using Simple and Effective Problem-Solving ToolsManage Time While Juggling Multiple Projects and Ongoing Daily ResponsibilitiesLearn to Use Influence and Clear Communication to Get Cooperation and Coordinate the Work of People Who Do Not Report to YouDeal with Complexity and Conflicting Demands on Your Time and TalentGain Confidence and Increase Your Responsibility By Validating Your Experience and SkillsWhat Is Project Management?Understand the Definition of “Project”Create Problem StatementsUnderstand the Difference Between a Project and Ongoing WorkBe Aware of the Variety of Projects Administrative Professionals Are Asked to CompleteUnderstand the Roles and Responsibilities of a Project ManagerUnderstand the Basic Project Life CycleHow Do We Manage Projects?Plan and Control ProjectsMeet Project ObjectivesOrganize and Track ResourcesUse Basic Project Management ToolsHow Do We Work with Others Successfully?Use Influence Without AuthorityRecognize and Use Different Communication StylesUse Active Assertive CommunicationCommunicate Effectively Across Organizational BoundariesOrganize Effective Project Team MeetingsHow Do We Meet Project Challenges?Solve Project Problems EffectivelyAvoid DisastersLearn from Every ProjectHow Do We Apply Project Management Knowledge and Plan for the Future?Apply Your Learning to New ProjectsPlan Your Progress More Effectively
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